China: Xi Jinping passes constitution amendment as Hu Jintao escorted out

The Chinese president, XI Jinping, has cemented his grip over the Communist party by passing an amendment that will enshrine his ideas and status in the party's constitution.

The move by Xi elevates his status in the party which is expected to hand him a mandate for a precedent-breaking third term as president. He closed the congress with a call to the people of China to remain confident in their 'history, exhibit greater historical initiative, and have the courage to fight and the mettle to win'.

During the congress, former leader Hu Jintao was also unexpectedly escorted out of Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. Hu, who preceded Xi, sat next to him throughout the ceremony until he was reluctantly pulled away. He appeared to want to squeeze in a last word with Xi before he tapped outgoing premier Li Keqiang and left the hall. His departure has not been explained.

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[guardiannews]

Xi Jinping: from ‘counter-revolutionary’ to absolute power ►

[yccheng]

Yes, in China we ensure your freedom of speech.

But not the freedom after your speech

[newmankidman]

"A vote is now being put forth, and those who wish to live are invited to raise their hands"

[guesswho]

He made that statement loud and clear. Anyone disagree will end up like that one guy 😂

[TomNook.]

Apparently Hu was the only one who opposed his motion as being lifetime president. And now he's gone.

[charon]

imagine Truss refuse to leave and kick boris out of parliament

[luqmanbashir]

at the end, the tap behind xi Jinping sounded like just spare my kids they are innocent

[AS-yfjr]

This is iconic 👏 and will be remembered in world history and politics. The only No vote was represented by that single empty seat. Vacated forcefully by an autocratic monster.

[Budanevey]

Jinping enshrined as *Lactose the Intolerant* who will rule over all...

[mikicerise]

"People who disagree please raise your hands."
*Hu Jintao poofs into nothingness leaving empty seat*
Mei You! Mei You! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[akashmihir]

Li KaQiang's expression is priceless. He is looking dead straight. 😂

[oshemer]

Interesting how all the underlings are still in masks, but the leaders don't have abide by the rules.

[harshitawasthi]

I never saw this dark side of winie the Pooh
My childhood was a lie😂

[notmyrealname]

“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right.”

[richardrichard]

It reminds me of North-Korea where the uncle of Kim was also forced to leave the hall only to be executed a few days later.

[wileyfox]

It must feel hollow to know you can only rule by using intimidation and fear.

[TheTinyRedDot]

Hu to Xi: It was only business, I've always liked you.
Xi to Hu: I understand that.
Hu to Li: Can you get me off the hook? For old times' sake?
Li to Hu: Can't do it, Sally.

[TheHunterofWarriors]

Those who do not want to be murdered in their sleep, please raise your hand

[HelloWorld-dvtg]

Each time I watch China and North Korea, it makes me appreciate Japan and South Korea much more.

[khqciib]

It reminds me of the villans in James Bond - pressing the button and he just gets, ejected...